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Osimhen surpasses Obafemi Martins in the Champions League

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The Turkish club Galatasaray pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Liverpool 1-0 on Tuesday night in the second round of the 2025/2026 Champions League group stage.The only goal of the match came from Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen (26 years old) in the 16th minute from the penalty spot. With a precise strike straight down the middle, he outfoxed goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who had dived to his left but couldn't make the save.

Osimhen surpasses Obafemi Martins in the Champions League

With this goal, Osimhen brings his total to 10 goals in the competition, scored with Lille, Napoli, and Galatasaray. He has netted seven times for Napoli, twice for Lille, and now once for his current Turkish club.This latest goal allows him to surpass the record held by compatriot Obafemi Martins (9 goals with Inter Milan), making him the top Nigerian scorer in Champions League history.